How We Got That Shot

Road Trips 2018: Behind the Scenes

Watch how we brought #VanLife to life for our October cover story.

09/11/2018 Videography by Sara Marie D’Eugenio

Surpass Spotify

The Regional Radio Stations You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road

Rediscover the radio dial— it’s that thing above the USB port—by tuning into Northwest stations with local flavor.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

Morel High Ground

How to Spend a Day Mushroom Hunting

Is there anything more quintessentially Pacific Northwest than foraging for fungi in the woods?

09/11/2018 By Stefan Milne

East Side Story

Spokane Boasts a Cultural History All Its Own

Washington's second largest city tempts visitors across the Cascades with breweries, street art, and reasonable prices.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

Speedy Sightseeing

How to Take a Road Trip on a Time Crunch

These seven destinations are a mere two hours (or less!) from Seattle.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

Shell Game

Lilliwaup Offers Getaway Vibes and Oyster Hunting

Yep, oyster tourism is a thing. Book a cabin, RV, or tent and head to the waters for briny bivalves.

09/11/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Roadside Mishaps

What Could Go Wrong on Your Dream Road Trip?

When life derails a road trip, it just makes for a better story. But even then, we’ve got you covered.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

Insta-Worthy Stops

The Prettiest Road Trip in the Pacific Northwest

Stop at these pullouts along North Cascades Highway for views of the most spectacular geography this side of Alaska.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

Drinking Age

Vineyard Town McMinnville Holds Fast to Authenticity

The wine scene has changed since vineyards popped up in McMinnville during 1960s, but the town still has its old charms.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

Rock Steady

How I Conquered Fear While Bouldering

No, bouldering's not fun. But here's why I made a six-hour trek to do it anyway.

09/11/2018 By Hayat Norimine

This Pop-Up Concert Series Is Inspired by the Portland Swifts

Fear No Music presents two performances on themes of migration, harmony, and home.

By Emma Luthy
Published 09/20/2018

A Portlander Sets Out to Remake the Mountain Bike

Can Viral Bikes design away many of cycling's maintenance woes?

By Sydney Dauphinais
Published 09/18/2018

Move Over, Runners: Reshod’s Shoes Are Designed for Walkers

The Portland upstart wants you to walk this way.

By Sarah Hutchins
Published 09/18/2018

This Portland Building Will Be Covered in Actual Trees

The Tree Farm will look "like a big-ass Chia Pet," says developer Kevin Cavenaugh.

By Sarah Hutchins
Published 09/18/2018

Can a Newfangled Wood-Burning Stove Save the World?

This clean-burning, Oregon-designed stove could be a boon to families in poor areas across the world.

By Alena Willbur
Published 09/18/2018

How One Portland Hotel Tried—and Failed—to Tame the Wild Influencer

Society Hotel’s Instagram experiment made everyone uneasy.

By Margaret Seiler mseiler@pdxmonthly.com
Published 09/18/2018

Get on the Bus

#VanLife in Real Life

From retro Vanagons to the high-end Mercedes Metris, roadside detours just got a lot more comfortable.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

Cover Story

15 Picture-Perfect Road Trips

Even when it’s not what you expect, Pacific Northwest highways lead to vacation perfection.

09/11/2018 Edited by Allison Williams By Stefan Milne, Hayat Norimine, and Allecia Vermillion

Hanging out

New Rock Climbing Gym Opens in SoDo

Momentum is the second bouldering-centric space in the city. Look, Ma, no ropes!

09/04/2018 By Katheryn Grice

Cover Story

Dinner at the End of the Land

Seattle’s roiling restaurant climate is driving ambitious chefs farther afield. Maybe that’s why some of the best meals in the state now happen way out of town at places like Ælder, Ursa Minor, and Finistère.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: Whidbey Island

Saltwater Is All About Seafood

Towers of shrimp, crab, and oysters await at Prima Bistro's new sibling restaurant.

08/14/2018 By James Ross Gardner

Destination: Vashon Island

Bramble House Makes Comfort Exciting

Lia Lira's seasonal fare is at once homey and surprising—and only a 20-minute ferry ride away.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: Orcas Island

Diametric Dinners at Hogstone and Ælder

From alfresco pizza to lengthy tasting menus, Jay Blackinton finds balance in two unlikely companion restaurants.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: Bainbridge Island

The Accessible Magic of Hitchcock and Bruciato

Whether it's sublime charcuterie or Neapolitan pizza, chef Brendan McGill puts comfort first.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: Bremerton

A Food Scene Rises in Manette

Craft beer, flaky croissants, and seasonal fare—these three restaurants are worth the hour-long journey.

08/14/2018 By Rosin Saez

Destination: Lopez Island

Locavore Goes Hardcore at Ursa Minor

Nick Coffey hews to strict limitations in the kitchen, but his dishes look like art—and taste just as inspired.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Find a Trail

Tripster

20 Perfect Spring Day Trips

The True Tale of the Oregon Trail

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Is Headed for Seattle

9 Things to See and Do on Your Alaskan Cruise

The Best Washington State Park Cabins

Guide to the San Juan Islands

Road Trips 2018: Behind the Scenes

The Regional Radio Stations You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road

How to Spend a Day Mushroom Hunting

Spokane Boasts a Cultural History All Its Own

How to Take a Road Trip on a Time Crunch

Lilliwaup Offers Getaway Vibes and Oyster Hunting

What Could Go Wrong on Your Dream Road Trip?

The Prettiest Road Trip in the Pacific Northwest

Vineyard Town McMinnville Holds Fast to Authenticity

How I Conquered Fear While Bouldering

Portland Monthly Travel

This Pop-Up Concert Series Is Inspired by the Portland Swifts

A Portlander Sets Out to Remake the Mountain Bike

Move Over, Runners: Reshod’s Shoes Are Designed for Walkers

This Portland Building Will Be Covered in Actual Trees

Can a Newfangled Wood-Burning Stove Save the World?

How One Portland Hotel Tried—and Failed—to Tame the Wild Influencer

#VanLife in Real Life

15 Picture-Perfect Road Trips

New Rock Climbing Gym Opens in SoDo

Dinner at the End of the Land

Saltwater Is All About Seafood

Bramble House Makes Comfort Exciting

Diametric Dinners at Hogstone and Ælder

The Accessible Magic of Hitchcock and Bruciato

A Food Scene Rises in Manette

Locavore Goes Hardcore at Ursa Minor

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